Review of A Dark Side to the Moon

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Dark Side to the Moon" by AJ DeLaura.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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On his death, Anton leaves his company, Kaszor Industries, to Esme Barrows, who is his ex-girlfriend and currently fiancée to Tom Waller. Esme already owns a marketing firm but takes on the role handed to her by Anton. However, on her first day on the job, an attempt is made on her life. Tom, an agent with Tailfeather, an agency committed to national security, strengthens Esme's security detail. This is when they find out the threat is from someone within Kaszor.

They also learn that Anton isn't dead but his twin, Frankie. Anton fakes his death because he's trying to stop Ekram Singh, the director of Kaszor Institute for the Peaceful Use of Thermonuclear Renewable Energy (KIPTURE), from giving data to the Indians. The Indians could use this data to carry out nuclear bomb experiments undetected on the other side of the moon, which could spell huge problems for Earth. As Tom and Esme pull efforts together to try and stop Ekram, their own lives are put at risk. How did Anton fake his death? What dangers do Tom and Esme face as they try to stop Ekram? Do they succeed against Ekram and the Indians?

A Dark Side to the Moon by AJ DeLaura is a compelling and fascinating story. I enjoyed following Tom's story arc and what he had to do to protect his country and the love of his life, Esme. DeLaura's writing was a window into the mind of spies, how they think, and the tactics they employ to fulfill their obligations. The plot had the makings of a good thriller; it incorporated patriotism, assassination attempts, torture, sabotage, love, passion, respect, and loyalty. This tale was fast-paced from end to end and was filled with moments of suspense—my kind of story.

The plot was realistic, and the conversations felt natural and compelling. The chapter titles were also interesting; they hinted at what was to come in each chapter without giving away any crucial spoilers. The action scenes in this story were also well-timed; they happened at the right time and weren't just there to fill up space.

I do have one reservation about this tale, though. I didn't like that certain aspects were either not fleshed out properly or ignored altogether. Two examples here would be Anton faking his death and Frankie's actual death. While these were not necessarily central to the story, they would have contributed to a more well-rounded reading experience.

A Dark Side to the Moon is an exciting thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. It was professionally edited and creative in the way the story unfolded. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to lovers of thrillers and spy-related books.

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A Dark Side to the Moon
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[Amy Luman]

I had looked at this book many times and had just about decided to pick it. Now that I have read your review I am even more convinced.The thriller and suspense aspects are my favorites.

[Joyce Nwaogazie]

The thriller and suspense incorporated in the book were what I loved most. After reading the book I was happy I did because I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. Nice review.

[Dami Bassam]

It is a good thriller history. The author show the different relation with the earth, how to turn in facing the Moon but all the specialist space speak about nuclear bomb, Energy in space . "We are afraid about the futur of earth and all space and the big danger that can cause."